Shark bites man boogie boarding at Florida beach, officials say

A man was bitten on the leg by a shark Saturday afternoon at a Florida beach, according to Volusia County lifeguards.

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Officials said William Angell, 49, was bitten on the right thigh around 4:30 p.m. while boogie boarding in New Smyrna Beach.

Angell was treated by Volusia County Ocean Rescue on the beach and later drove himself to a medical center for treatment.

The shark was not seen after the attack, lifeguards said.

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